Materials Examiner and Identifier (Fork Lift Operator)

Defense Logistics Agency•Elmendorf AFB, AK

About The Position

The Materials Examiner and Identifier receives, examines, and determines the condition and disposition of a wide variety of materials. The position reviews disposal turn-in documents and compares their information with the property to verify stock number, nomenclature, quantity, unit of issue, disposal authority code, demilitarization (DEMIL) information, and condition code. It visually inspects usable property, determines its acceptability, identifies reportability and special handling requirements, and assigns classification instructions for warehousing. The incumbent verifies demilitarization codes, challenges questionable items or codes, maintains segregated storage for property requiring demilitarization, and ensures required certification is attached to turn-in documents when demilitarization is performed by the host or generating activity. The role also performs special and periodic property inventories and re-palletizes or relocates property as needed. It operates forklifts and related materials-handling equipment to move, load, unload, stack, and unstack palletized materials, supplies, and equipment. The work involves warehouses and outdoor areas, potentially in varying weather conditions, and requires adherence to safety procedures and use of required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must meet the screen-out element: ability to perform the work of a Materials Examiner and Identifier (FLO) without more than normal supervision. Examples include moving, storing, and picking a variety of materials; loading and handling material; and determining how items are to be received and identified.
Must demonstrate through experience and training the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the applied level. No specific length of experience is required.
Must meet the Selective Service requirement if applicable: males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered or exempt.
Must complete a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied.
Must complete a pre-employment physical.
Must adhere to safety standards, rules, regulations, and procedures; use personal protective equipment as required; and report occupational mishaps, illnesses, injuries, and unsafe or unhealthy conditions.
May be required to participate in a medical surveillance program, as determined by the relevant safety and occupational health officials.
Must undergo drug testing if selected for a testing-designated position and comply with applicable testing requirements.

Responsibilities

Receive, examine, and determine the condition and disposition of a wide variety of materials.
Review disposal turn-in documents and compare the information against the property to verify stock number, nomenclature, quantity, unit of issue, disposal authority code, DEMIL information, and condition code.
Visually inspect usable property for signs of condition and determine acceptability.
Determine condition, reportability, and special handling requirements, including hazardous materials, precious metals, security, DEMIL, and special-focus items.
Assign appropriate classification instructions for warehousing.
Verify demilitarization codes, challenge questionable items or codes, and maintain segregated storage for property requiring DEMIL.
Ensure appropriate certification is attached to turn-in documents when demilitarization is performed by the host or generating activity.
Perform special and periodic inventories of property.
Re-palletize or relocate property as necessary.
Operate forklifts and related materials-handling equipment to move, load, unload, stack, and unstack palletized materials, supplies, and equipment.
Follow safety standards and procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and report occupational mishaps, illnesses, injuries, and unsafe or unhealthy conditions.